Child Support Hearing Officer

THIS POSTING WILL CLOSE AT 5:00 PM ON JUNE 26, 2025.

A State of Florida job application is required for this position.  Please upload this completed form when you apply.

CLASS SUMMARY

The essential function of the position within the organization is to conduct hearings and make determinations on child support matters referred for hearing by family court judges. The position is responsible for setting referred cases for hearing, conducting hearings, making determinations on cases, and preparing reports and recommendations with accompanying orders for the referring judge's signature. The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Directs and supervises staff, including organizing, selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination; prepares periodic employee performance evaluations; reviews and approves timesheets and leave requests.


• Reviews judge's orders of referral and conducts legal research in preparation for hearings of family law cases.


• Schedules cases and conducts hearings in compliance with applicable regulations and laws; gathers data in the form of documentary evidence and testimony.


• Reviews reports and recommendations submitted by attorneys; considers/analyzes related research and information presented at hearings to make case determinations in the form of a recommended order to the courts; directs planning of child support payments.


• Prepares case report and recommendations with accompanying orders for referring judge's signature at the conclusion of hearings.


• Reads professional journals and updates of case law to stay current on regulations and statutes governing family court.


• Attends staff meetings to exchange information. 


• Attends technical or professional classes, workshops, seminars, or conferences to improve professional skills.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required for this position.

EXPERIENCE

Five years of related work experience in the practice of law. 

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires membership in Good Standing in the Florida Bar. 

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY.

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